ONGC Share Price in 1996: Chart, Monthly Trends, & Analysis

How did ONGC shares perform in 1996?
Let's find out!
ONGC share price in 1996 was ₹17.38 Its price on 1st January 1996 was ₹18.89, and by 31st December 1996 it moved to ₹17.38, giving a negative return of -8% for the year.
ONGC Share Open, High, Low, and Close prices for the Year 1996 are as follows:
| Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹18.89 | ₹28.89 | ₹14.43 | ₹17.38 |
| 1st Jan 1996 | Occured in Jun 1996 | Occured in Oct 1996 | 31st Dec 1996 |
This page will help you understand how ONGC performed in 1996. Let's get started.
For complete insights into ONGC’s incredible stock price performance and growth, see: ONGC Historical Share Price Data from its IPO to 2026
Table: ONGC Share Monthly Close, Low, High Prices for 1996
| Month | ONGC | Change% | ↑High - ↓Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ₹18.78 | - |
↑ ₹19.32 ↓ ₹17.98 |
| Feb | ₹26.24 | 39.7% |
↑ ₹27.56 ↓ ₹18.47 |
| Mar | ₹23.67 | -9.8% |
↑ ₹26.67 ↓ ₹23.67 |
| Apr | ₹27.56 | 16.4% |
↑ ₹28.33 ↓ ₹23.22 |
| May | ₹25.61 | -7.1% |
↑ ₹28.33 ↓ ₹23.33 |
| Jun | ₹26.19 | 2.2% |
↑ ₹28.89 ↓ ₹25.22 |
| Jul | ₹25.22 | -3.8% |
↑ ₹27.22 ↓ ₹24.44 |
| Aug | ₹26.24 | 4% |
↑ ₹27.78 ↓ ₹23.56 |
| Sep | ₹19.38 | -26.2% |
↑ ₹27.89 ↓ ₹19.38 |
| Oct | ₹18.91 | -2.5% |
↑ ₹22.22 ↓ ₹14.43 |
| Nov | ₹16.52 | -12.7% |
↑ ₹27.82 ↓ ₹15.72 |
| Dec | ₹17.38 | 5.2% |
↑ ₹18.55 ↓ ₹15.04 |
Chart: CandleStick and Line Chart Showing Monthly Prices
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What if You invested ₹10,000 in ONGC in 1996?
In 1996, the opening price of ONGC share was ₹18.89. Today, the price stands at ₹246.2, reflecting a growth of 1,203.33%. If we applying the same growth to your investment of ₹10,000 then, your investment of ₹10,000 in 1996 would have become ₹1.3 Lakh by 2026. This represents a CAGR of 8.94%.
You might also like to check: ONGC Stock Price in 1995 or ONGC Stock Price in 1997
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